Ms Nusrat Ghani
MP for Sussex Weald · Conservative · United Kingdom
“Before we come to the urgent question, I must say how disappointing it is that the Government were not forthcoming with a proactive ministerial statement on this matter. The disruption to aviation and the impact on many constituents has been considerable.”
“The point of order and its content are not a matter for the Chair. I have not been notified of any Minister coming forward at this point, but I have only just come into the Chair. If the hon.”
“(3) Regulations under section 14Z45B must provide that, where an out-of-hospital service is to be provided to a patient, the integrated care board must— (a) offer the patient a choice of at least two providers capable of providing the service, which may include NHS bodies and independent sector providers approved to provide that service u…”
“(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the relevant requirements are— (a) that the special educational provision set out in section F of an EHC plan meets the needs identified by an EHC needs assessment; (b) that ICBs can be required to provide such special educational provision; (c) that ICBs must provide such special educational provis…”
“(3) The Charter must— (a) set out the fundamental principles and responsibilities for assessing whether a data sharing partnership is in the interest of the public and the NHS; (b) include the primary goal of protecting people’s privacy and their data from exploitation, while promoting trust in data systems and the handling of health data…”
“(2) Arrangements under subsection (1) must, so far as reasonably practicable, provide for— (a) general practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and other relevant primary care professionals to work together as part of integrated local primary care teams; (b) the sharing of relevant patient information between those professionals through secur…”
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“New clause 13— Power to convene for bus service coordination — “(1) A local transport authority whose area is in England may convene other agencies and public bodies that have transport functions and obligations for the purposes of coordinating bus services within, to, or from its area. (2) The power under subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to, the power to convene NHS trusts and other health bodies for the purposes of coordinating bus services with non-emergency patient transport services. (3) The purpose of convening under this section is to promote the efficient, integrated and accessible provision of bus services across different sectors and to ensure that bus services meet the needs of the communities they serve.”
“New clause 12— Guidance on the development of franchising schemes— “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, issue guidance for local transport authorities on the development of a franchising scheme. (2) Any guidance produced under this section must include specific information or guidance for local transport authorities in— (a) rural areas; (b) coastal communities; and (c) suburban areas.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to produce guidance for local transport authorities on the development of franchising schemes.”
“(3) In conducting the review under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult relevant stakeholders, including— (a) local councils and local transport authorities; (b) bus service operators; (c) public transport user groups and community representatives; (d) organisations representing persons with disabilities; and (e) relevant trade unions and professional bodies. (4) Any report must be accompanied by a statement from the Secretary of State on how the findings of the report will be addressed, including any further steps which are to be taken to support bus services and mitigate negative impacts.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to conduct a review of the impacts of funding cuts to bus services since 2015.”
“(2) A report under subsection (1) must include, but may not be limited to— (a) an assessment of changes in bus service provision, including frequency, coverage, and the extent of route reductions; (b) an evaluation of how funding cuts have affected access to public transport for residents, particularly in rural and low-income areas; (c) an analysis of the impact on passenger patronage and the financial stability of bus operators and local transport authorities; (d) a review of the broader social, economic, and environmental consequences of changes in bus service provision due to funding reductions; (e) recommendations for further actions or policies that may be required to mitigate negative impacts on bus services and ensure their sustainability and accessibility.”
“New clause 11— Review of the impact of funding cuts on bus services — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, lay before Parliament a report detailing the impacts of funding cuts to bus services since 2015.”
“(3) In conducting a review under this section, the Secretary of State must consult relevant stakeholders, including local transport authorities, representatives from the Bus Centre of Excellence, and bus operators. (4) Any report under this section must be accompanied by a statement from the Secretary of State on how the findings of the report will be addressed, including any steps to ensure the Bus Centre of Excellence is adequately resourced for its role in supporting bus franchising.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to publish a report which assesses the capacity of the Bus Centre of Excellence to provide training and support to local transport authorities for bus franchising.”
“(2) A report under subsection (1) must include, but may not be limited to— (a) an assessment of the current operational capacity, staffing levels, and expertise of the Bus Centre of Excellence; (b) an evaluation of the effectiveness and reach of current training programmes and support services provided to local transport authorities on franchising, and their suitability for authorities able to franchise services under the Act; (c) an identification of specific additional financial, human, and technological resources required by the Bus Centre of Excellence to adequately deliver comprehensive training and ongoing support for all local transport authorities considering or implementing franchising schemes under the Act; (d) an analysis of the impact of current capacity limitations on the pace and quality of franchising scheme development and implementation by local transport authorities.”
“New clause 10— Review of capacity of Bus Centre of Excellence — “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report detailing— (a) the capacity of the Bus Centre of Excellence to provide training and support to local transport authorities in establishing and operating franchising schemes under the Act, and (b) additional resourcing required for this purpose.”
“New clause 9— Free bus travel for unpaid carers — “The Secretary of State must work with local transport authorities and operators to introduce a scheme, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, which— (a) provides free bus travel to those in receipt of carers allowance, and (b) supports local transport authorities to expand provision for other unpaid carers.” This new clause would require the Government to introduce a scheme to provide free bus travel for those in receipt of carers allowance and improve bus provision for carers.”
“(4) The report must be accompanied by a statement from the Secretary of State on how the findings of the report will be addressed, including any further steps to support the growth of demand-responsive bus services across the UK.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to publish a report on the impact of current VAT rules on the operation and rollout of demand-responsive bus services.”
“(2) A report under subsection (1) must consider— (a) whether the current system of granting a zero-rated VAT exemption to public service vehicles with 10 seats or more while subjecting smaller vehicles to VAT on fares— (i) influences the choice of vehicles used for demand-responsive bus services; (ii) has any other impact on the provision or operation of demand-responsive bus services, (b) the potential for VAT exemptions to facilitate the rollout of demand-responsive bus services. (3) In conducting the review under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult relevant stakeholders, including representatives from the intelligent mobility sector, local authorities, bus operators, and public transport users.”
“(2) Any scheme under this section must provide for a discount amounting to a third of the price of relevant fares.” This new clause would introduce a discount scheme for young people, providing 19-to 25-year-olds a third off bus fares. New clause 8— Review of impact of VAT changes on demand-responsive bus services — “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report outlining the impact of the VAT system on the operation and rollout of demand-responsive bus services.”
“New clause 6— Public sector equality duty — “In Part 1 of Schedule 19 to the Equality Act 2010 (authorities subject to public sector equality duty), at the appropriate place under the heading “Transport” insert— “A bus company providing services for the carriage of passengers by bus under a public service contract awarded under relevant provisions of the Transport Act 1985 or subsequent legislation.”” This new clause would place bus companies under the public sector equality duty. New clause 7— Young person’s discount scheme — “(1) The Secretary of State must work with bus service operators to introduce a scheme, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, which provides a discount on bus fares for people aged between 19 and 25.”
“(5) An authority’s first report under subsection (1) must be published within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed. (6) Relevant authorities must ensure reports under this section are made publicly accessible and that copies are submitted to the Secretary of State.” This new clause would require relevant authorities to publish annual reports on the accessibility standards of bus services in their geographical boundaries, including statements on whether those standards are satisfactory or unsatisfactory.”
“(4) The report must also include— (a) an assessment of areas with inadequate accessibility provisions, identifying specific locations and the reasons for accessibility shortcomings; (b) proposals to improve bus route accessibility, including measures to address shortcomings and timelines for implementation; (c) an evaluation of the effectiveness of previous accessibility improvements, including data on their impact on disabled passengers and other affected groups; (d) a review of any barriers preventing the full implementation of accessibility improvements, with recommendations for addressing these barriers including any additional funding or resources required; (e) evidence of consultation with relevant stakeholders, including organisations representing disabled people, transport providers, and local communities, for the purposes of ensuring that accessibility improvements meet the needs of all passengers.”
“(3) When publishing a report under this section, the relevant authority must include a statement indicating whether, in its view, accessibility standards within its geographical boundaries are satisfactory or unsatisfactory.”
“New clause 5— Reporting on accessibility of bus services — “(1) Each relevant authority must prepare and publish an annual report assessing the accessibility of bus services within its geographical boundaries. (2) In this section, "relevant authority" includes— (a) a county council in England; (b) a district council in England; (c) a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009; (d) a combined county authority established under section 9(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023; (e) an integrated transport authority for an integrated transport area in England.”
“(3) A relevant authority must publish a report every two years which outlines steps taken to fulfil this duty, including— (a) progress in making bus services economically competitive and environmentally sustainable; (b) the effectiveness of policies and measures aimed at increasing bus patronage; (c) challenges faced in promoting bus services and proposing or implementing solutions; and (d) plans for future improvements in bus services. (4) Relevant authorities may consult with any relevant stakeholders, including transport operators, local businesses, and members of the public, which they deem to be expedient for the purpose of fulfilling the duty outlined in this section.” This new clause would place a duty on authorities to promote bus services in their areas.”
“(2) In fulfilling this duty, authorities may consider— (a) the potential benefits of making bus services economically competitive with other transport options; (b) measures to enhance the environmental sustainability of bus services, including but not limited to reducing emissions and supporting greener transport alternatives; (c) the broader social, economic, and environmental benefits of increasing bus patronage; (d) the need to reduce road congestion and improve urban mobility; (e) opportunities to contribute to lower air pollution and reduced greenhouse gas emissions; (f) the provision of affordable and accessible transport that promotes social inclusion; (g) the need to improve access to employment, education, health, and other essential services.”
“(5) In conducting a review under this section, local transport authorities must consult relevant stakeholders, including public transport users, service operators, community representatives, and any other stakeholders the authority deems relevant.” This new clause would require local transport authorities to conduct regular reviews of the impact of bus fares on passenger patronage of bus services in their areas. New clause 4— Duty to promote bus services — “(1) It is the general duty of any relevant authorities overseeing bus operations to promote bus services in their jurisdiction.”
“(2) Any review must assess— (a) how fare levels influence ridership trends; (b) the social, economic, and environmental outcomes of current fare structures; (c) changes which may improve accessibility and increase patronage; and (d) the potential benefits to bus patronage of the simplification of ticketing systems. (3) A local transport authority must complete its first review under this section no later than six months after the passing of this Act, with subsequent reviews conducted at least once every three years. (4) The results of any review conducted under this section must be made publicly available.”
“(6) A statutory instrument under this section may not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to introduce a scheme to cap bus fares at £2. New clause 2— Extend eligibility for disabled bus passes — “The Secretary of State must remove the time restrictions on the use of concessionary travel passes for disabled people within the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to remove time restrictions on the use of disabled concessionary travel passes. New clause 3— Review of impact of bus fares on passenger patronage — “(1) Local transport authorities must conduct a review of the impact of bus fares on passenger patronage of bus services within their areas.”
“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 1— £2 bus fare scheme — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, establish a scheme to cap the fare for a single bus journey at £2. (2) Bus operators in England, including private companies, franchisees, and local authorities, may opt into a scheme established under this section. (3) Service operators under this scheme may receive preferential consideration for the allocation of financial grants under section 23 of this Act. (4) The Secretary of State must review the terms of any scheme established under this section every three years. (5) The Secretary of State may amend a scheme established under this section by regulations made by statutory instrument.”
“Order. Please be seated. I should have to say “Order” only once. You just said the word “you”, so let’s restart that intervention, which should be short.”
“Order. Will Members please be seated? Before I go to speeches from Back Benchers, I want to be clear about where we are and what we are debating, because there seems to be some confusion among colleagues. We are debating the remaining stages of the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill, and we are on Report. Speeches should relate to the amendments listed on the amendment paper, not the Bill as a whole, so please check the amendment paper; I say that for Back Benchers who hope to contribute. I know that the next Member knows exactly what they are doing. I call the Chair of the Transport Committee.”
“Order. I talked so highly of the Select Committee Chair and said that she does everything right, but I think she mentioned a colleague by their name, not by their constituency. Can we try and stick to the etiquette?”
“Order. I now call Lewis Cocking for the final Back-Bench contribution. Colleagues who have contributed to the debate should be making their way back to the Chamber.”
“With the leave of the House, we will take motions 3 and 4 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), Financial Services and Markets That the draft Markets in Financial Instruments (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 3 July, be approved. That the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 9 June, be approved.— (Gen Kitchen.) Question agreed to.”
“This is a very important debate. Minister, you may wish to take this opportunity to reflect on the accessibility funding application of Wadhurst station in my constituency of Sussex Weald.”
“I am grateful to the hon. Member for giving notice of his point of order. I take it that he notified the hon. Member for Clacton that he intended to refer to him in the Chamber.”
“(2) The Lords Amendments shall be considered in the following order: 11, 14, 18, 19, 26, 27, 39, 53, 55 to 62, 64, 67, 1 to 10, 12 and 13, 15 to 17, 20 to 25, 28 to 38, 40 to 52, 54, 63, 65 and 66, 68 to 77. Subsequent stages (3) Any further Message from the Lords may be considered forthwith without any Question being put. (4) Proceedings on any further Message from the Lords shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour after their commencement. —(Sir Nicholas Dakin.) Question agreed to.”
“The hon. Member is nodding. The Chair is not responsible for anything that hon. Members say outside the Chamber—that in itself would be a full-time job—but he has put his point on the record. Renters’ Rights Bill: Programme (No. 2) Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Renters’ Rights Bill for the purpose of supplementing the Order of 9 October 2024 (Renters’ Rights Bill: Programme): Consideration of Lords Amendments (1) Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion four hours after their commencement.”
“I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that Lords amendments 39 and 68 engage Commons financial privilege. If either of those Lords amendments is agreed to, I will cause the customary entry waiving Commons financial privilege to be entered in the Journal . Clause 12 Right to request permission to keep a pet”
“With this it will be convenient to discuss: Lords amendment 14, Government motion to disagree, and Government amendment (a) in lieu. Lords amendment 18, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 19, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 26, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 27, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 39, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 53, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendments 55 to 62, Government motions to disagree, and Government amendment (a) in lieu. Lords amendment 64, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 67, Government motion to disagree, and Government amendment (a) in lieu. Lords amendments 1 to 10, 12, 13, 15 to 17, 20 to 25, 28 to 38, 40 to 52, 54, 63, 65, 66 and 68 to 77.”
“Order. Before the Minister responds, I will say that we have quite a few colleagues hoping to contribute, so interventions should be short. The Minister should be aware of that and consider how much longer he wishes to contribute.”
“I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that the King has signified his Royal Assent to the following Acts: Universal Credit Act 2025 Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025.”
“We now come to the second Opposition Day motion. I inform the House that Mr Speaker has not selected any amendments. I call the shadow Secretary of State to move the motion.”
“As colleagues can see from looking around the Chamber, there are far too many speakers to be accommodated by 7 pm, when this debate has to end. As such, after the next speaker, the speaking limit will be three minutes, and you can calculate the numbers—not everybody will get in, even on that time limit. I call Bradley Thomas.”
“Local Government That the draft Local Audit (Amendment of Definition of Smaller Authority) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 16 June, be approved. Hovercraft That the draft Hovercraft (Application of Enactments) (Amendment) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 1 July, be approved.— (Keir Mather.) Question agreed to.”
“With the leave of the House, I will put motions 6 to 11 together. Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)), Regulatory Reform That the draft Legislative Reform (Disclosure of Adult Social Care Data) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 21 May, be approved. Housing That the draft Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) (Amendment) (Extension to the Social Rented Sector) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 25 June, be approved. That the draft Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025, which were laid before this House on 25 June, be approved. Prisons That the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Removal of Prisoners for Deportation) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 25 June, be approved.”
“Order. I know this is a very sensitive subject, but I urge colleagues to keep their questions short and the Foreign Secretary to keep his answers on point.”
“Order. I have tried to go as fast as I can, and I apologise to all the colleagues who are disappointed, but the final question goes to Tom Hayes.”
“I thank the right hon. Member for giving notice of his point of order. This is not a matter for the Chair, but the right hon. Member has put his concerns on the record and they have been heard by Members on the Front Bench, including the Foreign Secretary himself.”
“There are about 16 colleagues bobbing. For me to try to get them all in, I will have to reduce the speaking limit again to four minutes. It may reduce again.”
“Order. As we know, the Doorkeepers know and see everything, and I need to correct the record, because an error was made earlier by the shadow Minister. Paul Kehoe has actually served here for 46 years, not 45. Let me briefly put on record that I miss David Amess a lot. He would come into my office with a toasted teacake and a cup of tea and check that I was OK. It never occurred to me that I had to check that he was going to be OK in one of his surgeries. I thank the Doorkeepers, the wonderful Clerks, everyone in the Speaker’s Office, and my fabulous team—in particular, Pavlina Aburn, Alison Dobson and Abigail Curry—who will keep me busy this summer, working in my constituency, just like all other Members. Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment.”
“57) Andrew Rosindell, supported by Gareth Bacon, Dr Neil Hudson, Alex Burghart, Lewis Cocking, Joy Morrissey, Mr Gagan Mohindra, David Simmonds, Peter Fortune, Chris Philp, Bob Blackman and Julia Lopez, presented a Bill to require Transport for London to enable any local authority in England which is served by a Transport for London route, or by a route to which a TfL concessionary scheme applies, to opt into concessionary fare schemes, including the Freedom Pass; and for connected purposes. Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time on Friday 31 October, and to be printed (Bill 291).”
“I am grateful to the right hon. Member for giving notice of his point of order. It is important that Members receive timely answers to their correspondence. I am sure that those on the Treasury Bench will have noted the right hon. Member’s remarks, and will no doubt respond forthwith. Bill Presented Transport for London (Extension of Concessions) Bill Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No.”
“There are far too many Members wishing to speak for me to squeeze in before the debate concludes. There will be a sharp speaking limit of four minutes for Back Benchers to begin with, but please note that many colleagues will be disappointed. I call the shadow Minister.”
“Order. We do not accuse other Members of misleading the House. A little word before that—“inadvertently”—would support that question. No doubt the hon. Member will wish to withdraw that.”
“Before the Leader of the House responds, in case I misheard, let me say that the shadow Leader of the House knows we do not accuse colleagues of misleading the House. “Inadvertent” is the language.”